Feeling crafty? Host an online fundraiser by inviting friends and family to join you for a virtual crafternoon session! Read more
Support akt when you're shopping and browsing! Read more
Our peer mentoring programme aims to bring together young LGBTQ+ people with shared experiences to offer support in a space where you are both accepted and understood. Read more
If you’re LGBTQ+ and have experienced any form of homelessness while aged 16-25, and within the last five years, we want to hear from you! Read more
Today is akt Manchester Day! Read more
The pandemic has presented numerous challenges for the Services team at akt. Read more
An update from Tim. Read more
The £10 you might have spent on a costume this year could help keep a young person safe! Read more
This Wednesday is International Pronouns Day - we've put together a guide on pronouns Read more
In the UK, 24% of young people who are homeless identify as LGBTQ+, many experiencing hidden homelessness. Read more
Everyone at akt would like to extend a very warm thank you to our growing community of donors. Read more
An update from Jo, our Policy and Research Officer. Read more
An update from Tim Read more
Our trans, non-binary and gender-diverse young people have had to deal with a huge amount this year. Read more
This has had a huge impact on the mental health of our young people, many of whom are already dealing with trauma from facing homelessness or from living in hostile and abusive environments. Read more
On Friday 21st August, the government announced that they will be extending the pause on evictions - but more still needs to be done. Read more
Next month, we are really thrilled to welcome Faz to join the Board of Trustees. Faz accessed akt’s services back in 2016, and since then has taken on the role of Young Ambassador and most recently, President of akt. Read more
Covid-19 has been challenging for akt - here's Tim with this month's akt now update Read more
100% of the sales of these masks will support LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness. Read more
This long-overdue news is a great step forward in removing discriminatory processes in housing. Read more
We caught up with some of team akt to share tips on coping with staying home and social distancing Read more
It’s being reported that Liz Truss is soon to propose measures to protect ‘safe spaces’ for cisgender women, and plans to cancel reform to the Gender Recognition Act to enable trans people to self-identify their gender. Read more
Steps we're taking at akt to fight anti-blackness and racism Read more
As we remain in lockdown, akt has continued to see a high volume of young people come to us needing support, either because they are homeless or because their living situation at home is becoming increasingly volatile. Read more